Mario and Sonic Make History in New Olympic Game

YokimaSun writes "SEGA. and Nintendo today made a historical announcement that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario and Sonic, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. 'In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favourite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.'" Has to be better than the usual Olympic Game titles, which have been categorically awful.

Comments

Re:Smash Brothers possibilities?

[MeanderingMind]

Honestly, that prospect excites me more than this game does.

Which is not to say this game doesn't excite me, Shigeru himself is working on it.

t&f

[karnal]

Has to be better than the usual Olympic Game titles, which have been categorically awful.

All I have to say is

TRACK AND FIELD MUTHA F'er...

It's the only "olympic" button masher you'll ever need!

Re:Awful?

[Deaney]

You'll probably be as happy as me about this then:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6156004.html

(Sorry if it's a dodge article - I'm blocked here at work, basically Summer Games and Impossible Mission(!!!!!) are coming back)